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Join Division I educators and administers in a focused discussion about esports at Division I institutions. Over the course of the agenda, the discussions will focus on detailed practical steps to launch and grow a comprehensive esports program.

JUNE 30TH AGENDA


11:00 AM | Esports Program Case Study Presentations and Discussion

Three collegiate administrators present their paths to developing their esports programs at different sizes of institutions followed by a discussion about common roadblocks, convincing higher ups, key decisions, organizational structure etc.

Courtney JamesDir., Student Involvement & EsportsDepaul University

Courtney James

Dir., Student Involvement & Esports

Depaul University

Jason SmethersFaculty Advisor UTK EsportsUni. of Tennessee - Knoxville

Jason Smethers

Faculty Advisor UTK Esports

Uni. of Tennessee - Knoxville

Michele KingEsports DirectorWilliam & Mary

Michele King

Esports Director

William & Mary


12:15 PM | Key Findings on DI Esports in the U.S.

Presentation on data provided back by schools to the benchmark survey, key takeaways, and key areas of focus for esports going forward

Tyler SchrodtFounderElectronic Gaming Federation, INC.

Tyler Schrodt

Founder

Electronic Gaming Federation, INC.

 
 

1:00 PM | Esports Facilities and Technologies (Track 1)

Discussion about the development of esports facilities and technology applications for student engagement - specific dive into cost, purpose, how to measure success, and case studies if available

Steve KramarckAssociate Director-University Student CentersUniversity of Delaware

Steve Kramarck

Associate Director-University Student Centers

University of Delaware

Jeff PalumboGlobal Esports Solutions Manager, Lenovo

Jeff Palumbo

Global Esports Solutions Manager, Lenovo

Jeff Logsdon, M. Ed.Program Coordinator, Club SportsUniversity of Cincinnati

Jeff Logsdon, M. Ed.

Program Coordinator, Club Sports

University of Cincinnati

1:00 PM | Building Campus Buy-in (Track 2)

An in-depth exploration of how to successfully engage with key stakeholders from across campus to position your esports program for sustainable success.

Michele KingEsports DirectorWilliam & Mary

Michele King

Esports Director

William & Mary

Brandon SmithEsports Director and Enterprise Project Lead, Office of Student LifeThe Ohio State University

Brandon Smith

Esports Director and Enterprise Project Lead, Office of Student Life

The Ohio State University

Chris SchneiderExecutive Associate Commissioner for Sport Administration and ChampionshipsBIG EAST Conference

Chris Schneider

Executive Associate Commissioner for Sport Administration and Championships

BIG EAST Conference

James HoplinEsports CoordinatorWashington State University

James Hoplin

Esports Coordinator

Washington State University


2:00 PM | Building a Collegiate Esports Brand (Track 1)

Industry experts and collegiate leaders discuss strategies on building an esports brand for your program and how to bring attention to your program, teams, and players through digital and offline efforts.

Joe Favorito

Joe Favorito

Roderick AlemaniaCEOReadyUp

Roderick Alemania

CEO

ReadyUp

Richard Ensor, Esq.MAAC CommissionerMAAC

Richard Ensor, Esq.

MAAC Commissioner

MAAC

James MarleyElectronic Gaming Federation, INC.

James Marley

Electronic Gaming Federation, INC.

2:00 PM | Program Structure and Resources (Track 2)

A panel exploring strategies for program development once the commitment to esports has been made, specifically around competition, education, social impact, and commercial success.

Eric JohnsonCEOElectronic Gaming Federation, INC.

Eric Johnson

CEO

Electronic Gaming Federation, INC.

Bill NewtonNiagara University

Bill Newton

Niagara University

Chris MullerAssociate Director, Campus RecreationUT Arlington

Chris Muller

Associate Director, Campus Recreation

UT Arlington